• Vice Chair of the Child Friendly Governance Project

Bruce Adamson

The UNCRC is the most powerful tool we have to improve the lives of children and young people. We must put children's rights and their experiences at the heart of decision making. Being a Children's Commissioner is the greatest job in the world, and I look forward to learning from all of you and sharing the experiences from Scotland and wider Europe at this special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of UNCRC.

• Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament

Ellie Craig 

As chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament I've been involved in campaigning for children's rights and youth participation for a number of years. I'm really excited about sharing my experience and to learn from other delegates about their countries approaches to implementing children's rights.

• Former Young Advisor for the Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland

Finlay Anderson

I am eagerly anticipating the forum as it presents an incredible opportunity to reflect upon the significant progress made over the past 35 years and to prepare for the future by continuing to strengthen the bridges between our countries, regions and institutions.

SYPs Chief Executive

Jamie Dunlop

I am very much looking forward to meeting with the representatives to discuss children's rights, share experiences from the Scottish Youth Parliament, and support and exchange ideas with each other through dialogue and learning.

• Director of Investigations in the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in Ireland

Nuala Ward

I am honoured to be attending this wonderful event commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention of Rights of a Child and I look forward to listening to how this important convention has impacted on the lives of the children in all the countries represented at this conference.

• Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner

Anne Hollonds

I am looking forward to this forum celebrating the 35th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of Child. In particular it will be wonderful to hear from young people from different countries about what matters most to them.

• The Second Central Child and Youth Delegation

• Executive Yuan Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Promotion Group / Child and Youth Committee Member

鄭天立 Emily Cheng

 I am honored to participate in this meaningful forum. I hope that through this exchange, we can better understand the practices and perspectives of other countries on these issues. Additionally, I look forward to continuing our exchanges and mutual learning even after the forum concludes.

• The Second Central Child and Youth Delegation

• 6th Term Youth Advisory Representative of the Ministry of Education's National Education Administration

• Executive Supervisor of the Taiwan YDY Education Association

劉融諭Rong-Yu Liu

I am very happy to have the opportunity to be invited by the conference to serve as a speaker for the CRC's 35th anniversary. The CRC has been implemented in Taiwan for 10 years now. I hope to share with representatives from various countries how children and youth in Taiwan are currently participating in public issues.